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Administration of FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program for the U.S. Department of State

This opportunity seeks a qualified U.S. non-profit or educational institution to administer the FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) - Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Multi-Regional Programs Branch - Program Scope: - Administration of the Fulbright Specialist Program, supporting approximately 400 American academics and professionals for 2-6 week international assignments - Assignments focus on priority disciplines such as artificial intelligence, STEM, cybersecurity, disaster response, energy security, and cultural heritage - Includes both in-person and potential virtual exchange components - Services Requested: - Recruitment, application management, merit-based selection, project matching, participant support, outreach, and fiscal management - Performance monitoring and reporting using the MODE Framework, including demographic and outcome data collection - Collaboration with U.S. embassies and Fulbright Commissions worldwide - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in international exchange program administration - Compliance with ECA and Fulbright policies and reporting standards - Ability to manage large-scale, merit-based selection and support processes - Emphasis on rapid response projects and inclusion of candidates from priority disciplines - Funding and Performance: - Anticipated award amount: approximately $4,600,000 - Period of performance: 56 months, with intent to renew for up to four additional years - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a program administration and services opportunity.

Description

The Fulbright Specialist Program will select approximately 400 American academics and professionals to countries worldwide for two-to-six week programming in FY 2027. Specialists share their expertise, build and strengthen professional networks, and gain international experience through projects that support U.S. foreign policy priorities and strengthen institutional ties in education, innovation, and trade. Projects are requested by U.S. embassies and Fulbright Commissions abroad, in coordination with foreign institutions such as universities, teacher-training centers, cultural institutions, and government ministries. Specialists may include attorneys, business leaders, economists, and others who develop curricula, design or deliver symposia, conduct needs assessments, and consult on faculty or workforce needs.

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